Philips Magnavox TS2754 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This productwas designedand manufacturedto meet strict quality and
salety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautionswhich you should be particularly awareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthe safetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
be readbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
be retainedfor futurereference.
3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsonthe applianceand inthe operating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. Follow Instructions- All operatingand use instructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. Water and Moislure - The applianceshould not be usednear water
- for example, neara bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in awet basementor nearaswimming pool, etc.
8. Cartsand Stands- Theapplianceshould be used onlywith a cart or
standthat is recommendedby the manufacturer.
8A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cartcombination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting- The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only asrecommended bythe manufacturer.
8. Ventilation- The applianceshould be situated sothat its location or
position doesnot interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed,sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinetthat may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance Should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources-The appliance should be connectedto a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cordsshould be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, conveniencereceptacles,and the point wherethey exit from
the appliance.
12. Cleaning- The applianceshould be cleaned onlyas recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoorantenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding-If an outsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
providesome protectionagainst voltagesurgesand built upstatic
charges.
Section810 ofthe NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
providesinformationwith respect to propergroundingofthe mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, size of groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodesand
requirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods -The power cord of the appliance should be
unpluggedfrom the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry-Careshould be takenso that objectsdo
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service- The appliance should be serviced by
qualifiedservice personnelwhen:
A. Thepower supply cordor the plug has beendamaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliance hasbeenexposedto rain; or
O. The appliance does not appear to operatenormally or exhibits
a markedchangein performance; or
E. Theappliance hasbeendropped, or the enclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshould be referredto qualified service personnel.
Noteto the CAW systeminstaller: This reminder is provided to call the
CATVsystem installer's attentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelines for propergrounding and,in particular,specifiesthat
the cableground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building,ascloseto thepointofcableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntl nnaGroundingcode
as per NEC- National Electric ,
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Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 4
_.._ On-Screen {MENU) Features
,_-Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. 5
-_-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 6
•_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........ 7
+Setting the TV for Stereo .................................... 8
+Using the TV Volume Bar Control ..................... 8
•_'Setting the Alternate Channel/Surf Control ........ 9
+Adjusting the TV Picture .................................. 10
+Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 10
._Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks .......... 11
Remote Control Operation
Using the Smart Picture Control ................. 12
Using the Smart Sound Control .................. 12
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 13-14
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 15-16
Setting the "IV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 17
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ........................... 18
MGeneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ................ 19
Glossary of TV Terms .............................................. 20
Index ........................................................................ 21
Factory Service Locations .................................. 22-23
Warranty .................................................................. 24
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups I -"
• First Time Set-Up I _]-_ _!
(Automatic Settings)I _-__
• Basic TV and Remote I_'_,:_
Control Operation
•On-Screen Menu Use
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and a
variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
Converters.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo 'IV with built-in audio amplifier and twin
speaker system for receiving "IV programs broadcast
in stereo sound.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as on-
screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
your area.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of "IV
controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback.
Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep volume levels
consistent during program changes or commercial
breaks); Smart Picture (for automatic picture adjust-
ments on a variety of program sources).
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre-
set times.
Copyright © 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All fights reserved.
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_m OTE: lf you went through
etup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
You need to make sure that the TV
is set to pick up either Cable TV
stations or Antenna signals. In
other words, the TV needs to
know whether you have connected
a Cable TV signal or a normal
antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
<_ Press the MENU button
(M)
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons to
select the word CABLE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<,_ Press the (+) button (on the
TV or the remote) to select either:
YES- If you DO have Cable TV
connected to the TV.
Channels 1-125 can be
selected.
NO- If you have an Antenna
connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
screen. @
Try it out. Press
CHANNEL •• buttons
and scan the channels.
Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select ceaain chan-
nel numbers. See the following
page on how to set the TV to
select the channels in your area.

uto Programming (see page 2
of the Quick Use Guide) adds
all the channels it can find (on
your Antenna or Cable TV system)
into the TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other channels, or drop
unwanted channels, from the list of
channels in the TV's memory.
_.[_ Press the MENU (M) button
_v on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons to
select the word CHANNEL with
the TV's on-screen arrow.
_,_ Press the CHANNEL NUM-
BER buttons on the remote to
select the channel you want to
SAVE (or DELETE.)
_Press the (+) button to SAVE
the selected channel number into
memory.
Press the (-) button to DELETE
a channel from memory.
_4i Press the STATUS button to
lear the screen after adding all
e channels yo_ant.
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NOTE: You can also add the VCR/AUX mode into
the TV's channel memory. Then yon can quickly
select the Audio/Video Inputjacks on the rearof the
"IV by pressing the Channel ,t,• buttons.
To "SAVE" the VCR/AUX mode into the TV's
channel memory:
• With the on-screen menu displayed, press the CH
• or • button and select the INPUT control.
• Press the (+) or (-) button to place the TV in the
VCR/AUX mode.
•Press the CH •or •button to reselect the
CHANNEL control.
•Press the (+) button to "SAVE" VCR/AUX mode
into the TV's channel scan memo_,
•Press the STATUS button to clear the Menu from
the screen.
Try it out. Press the •• buttons to be sure the
VCR/AUX mode is present. (Should appear
between the highest and lowest broadcast channels
within your TV's scan memory.)
Try it out. Press the
!CHANNEL•• buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear. The channels you
DELETEtD should not appear.
Remember, you can also add the
VCR/AUX mode (see page 11)
into the TV's channel memory.
Then by pressing the CH • •
buttons you can quickly select the
Audio/Video Inputjacks on the
rear of the TV.

OSedCaptioning allows you to
ad the voice content of televi-
sion programs on the TV screen.
Designed to help the hearing
impaired thisfeature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TVpro-
gram is inprogress.
(l_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • to select the
word CAPTION with the TV's on-
screen alTOW.
_i '_ Press the (+) button to select
the desired Closed Caption (CC)
mode - For Example: CAPTION 1.
CAPTION 1, or 2 mode:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this
page.)
Note: _ "CAPTION" 1 is the
most used mode to view captioned
material.
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_3_ Press the STATUS button after
making your Caption mode selec-
tion.
The TV display will clear and
Captioning material (if available
on the currently selected "IV pro-
gram) will appear on the TV
screen.
To cancel, set ,h,, CAPTION fea-
ture to OFF when finished viewing.
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Remember, broadcast sta-
tions will often use spelling
abbreviations, symbols,
dropouts and other grammatical
shortcuts in order to keep pace with
the on-screen action. These type
factors vary upon the source of the
captioned text material and do not
indicate a need for service on the
part of the TV.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-2) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the
transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's TV program listings
for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
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NOTE: The"CC W/MUTE" setting automatical-
ly switchesthe"IVtothe ClosedCapdon I mode
whenevertheMUTE button(onthe remot,"con-
trodis pressed. TheClosed Caption 1 mode will
turn OFF whenthe"IV sound is returnedor
unmuted.
INPUT
CABLE
CHAN_EL
SLEEP
DCAPTION
VOL. BAR
CAPTION mode Example Display
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I This symbol will appear with channels that ,
contain Closed Captioning material.

our TV can receive broadcast
tereo TV programs. The TV
has both an amplifier and twin
speakers through which the stereo
sound can be heard.
_1-_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or •buttons to
select the word STEREO with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
_Press the (+) button to turn the
I STEREO MODE ON.
_ Press STATUS to clear the
screen.
Remember,
if stereo is not
present on a selected
show and the TV is
placed in the
STEREO mode, the
sound coming from
the set will remain
monaural (mono.)
UTh e the Volume Bar control to see
e TV's volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed
t'Kgam3
---""-_,l,,,,_Pressthe M_NU (M) button on
the remote, then press the CHANNEL
•or •buttons to select the words
VOL. B,_R with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
_V Press the (+) button to turn the
OL BAR control ON.
3_,_ Press STATUS button to clear
i thereen.
Try it out.
Press the VOL A•
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appear at the bottom
of the screen.

--- A"list" or series of previously
2"-1viewed channels can be selected
with the SURF button on your remote
control. With this feature you can
easily switch between different TV
programs that currently interest you.
The Surf control allows you to set up
to 8channels in its quick viewing
"list".
(.,,_ Press the MENU (M) button on
[ the remote, then press the CHANNEL
I• or •buttons to select the word
SURF with the TV's on-screen arrow.
<'2_ Press the (+) button to select
either ALT. CHN. (Alternate
Channel) or SURF. See explanation
of Surf options with the illustration
on this page.
_Press STATUS button clear the
to
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<l,,_a With the SURF control ON (see
above), select a-desired channel for
viewing. You can use the number
buttons on the remote (or the
Channel tA or • buttons).
_,,_ Press the SURF button the
on
remote while the channel display is
still present on the TV's screen.
<,,_ Press the SURF button the
on
remote to quickly review current
action on channels contained within
the Surf list.
Repeat steps above to add up to eight
channels in the SURF channel mem-
ory ring. @
ALl'. CHN.
(Alternate Channel) -
Cmte.nt and one previ-
ous channel.
SURF. Current and
up to seven additional
channels available.
Note: the Channel
Surf can be used with
fewor than eight chan-
nels. in this way the
number of Surf chan-
i nels can match or fit
you present viewing
inte,ests.
To Use !
Alternate Channel:
With the ALT.CHN.
control ON, select
the two desired
channels for view-
ing with the number
buttons on the
remote control.
Press the SURF
button on the
remote to "toggle"
between the two
selected channels.
When using SURF:
Remember, you can
add as many as
eight channels in
the Smart Surf
Memory.
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SURF
Note: There aretwo methods to delete channets from the8-
channel SURF control ring:
•To nunove all channels from the SURF reentry (with
the exceptlon or'charred 3whkh will be left within the
SURF list.) - Select the CABLE control in the0n-screen
menu and press the(+), (-) buttons. Adjust the control
"YES/NO_ if you have Cable TV; or "NO/YES/NO" ;"
you are in the broadcast Antennamode.
• To remove all channels frem the SURF reentry (wlth
the excepdon of the last viewed and currently sdected
_) - From the SURF on-soreen controlopdoupn_s
the(+)or(-)buttontoselecttheALT.CHN. controlinthe
on-screenmenu.Pressthe(+)or(-)buttonagainto_selec_
the SURF option.

Tt o adjust your TV picture con-
rols, select a channel and follow
the steps shown below:
<_ Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the CHAN-
N-EL • or • buttons until the
desired control shows on-screen.
<_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons to
iadjust the selected color control.
(,'_ Press the STATUS button to
"_ clear the screen when picture
adjustments are _pleted.
Press (-) or(+) until darkest parts oftbe [
picture are as bright as you prefer. II
-Il!
PICTU_ Press (-) or(+) until lighiest parts of the pP
ture show good detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or eliminate color.
TINT Press (.) or (+) to obtainnatural skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to improve detail in the
picture.
Press (-) or (+) to select NORMAL,
COOL, or WARM picture preferences. (NORMAL will
keep the whites, white; COOL will make the whites,
bluish; and WARM will make the whites, reddish.)
nunnunn--,-,--.,
Veyou ever faUen asleep in
nt of the TV only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well,your TV can save
you all that trouble by automati-
cally turning itself off.
<_--_ Press the MENU button on the
remote. Note: Press the CHAN-
NEL • or •on the remote or "IV
to selectthe word SLEEPwith the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<:_ Press the VOLUME (+) but-
<:
ton repeatedly to pick the amount
of time (15 minutes to 2hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
The (+), (-) buttons on the TV can
also be used to set the amount of
time.
,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen afteryou have set
the time for the TV to turn off.
An on-screen count down will
appear during the last minute
before the TV shuts itself off.
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Remember,
to see how g
many minutes are left
before the TV shuts
itself off, press the
STATUS button on
the remote.
To stop aSLEEP
TIMER setting, reset
the timer back to
OFF. (Turning the "IV
off and on, or press:
ing a button during
the last minute of a
timer setting, will
also cancel a setting.)
During the last minute of a SLEEP TIMER I
setting, an on-screen count down will be I
displayed,

m- Vou can view the playback of
'I VCR tapes (Video Disc
Players, camcorders, etc). by
using the AUDIO and VIDEO
INPUT jacks (on the rear of the
TV).
For example: to view the play-
back of a VCR tape:
<'1_ Connect the VIDEO and
AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the
TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.
(-,_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons to
select the word INPUT with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
Note: You can press the CHAN-
NEL A• buttons to select
"VCR/AUX" (if it has been
added to the TV's channel mem-
ory.) See page 6 for details.
_'_ Press the (+) button to select
Ihe VCR/AUX(iliary) INPUTS
on the rear of the TV.
(_ Turn the VCR ON and
PLAY the VCR tape to be
viewed on the TV.
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Remember, when you're
through using the A/V
INPUT _acks, return the INPUT
display screen on the TV to
ANTENNA. If you leave the TV
in the VCR/AUX INPUT mode
and there is no signal source con-
nected to the jacks, you will be
seeing only a blank screen on the
TV.
NOTE: If you have a mono (sin-
gle audio OUTPUT) VCR, "Y"
Connectors are available (from
your dealer or Parts Information
Center 1 800 292-6066) to con-
nect to the audio inputs on the TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE
VIDEOIN
(YELLOW)
NOTE: THE "TV/VCR" BUTI_N
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN VCR/AUX MODE (AS
WELL AS SELELW CHANNELS 3
OR 4.)
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PLUG CABLES
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AUDIO IN
(REDtwHrrE)
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VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)
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W_ea vtheryou're watching a movie or
ideo game your TV has auto-
matic video control settings matchedfor
your currentprogram source or content.
The Smart Picturefeature quickly resets
your TV's video controlsfor a number
of different types of programs and view-
ing conditions you may have in your
home. Each Smart Picture setting is
preset at thefactory to automatically
adjust the TV's Picture, Color, and
Sharpness viewing control levels.
(-6-_ffcm
_1_ Press the Smart button on the
remoteto select the SMART PICTfea-
tare (highSghted with the arrow).
<i '_ With the Smart Picture control
selected, press the (+) or(-) button
repeatedlyto select any of the preset
viewing categories(Example:Video
Games,Movies, etc.).
_Press STATUS button to clear the
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m- reyou tired of the sound of com-
mercials following you into the
next room or all through the house?
Smart Sound allows you to preset a
desired volume level that the TV
sound will not go above. This makes
for an even, more consistent sound
by reducing the_peaks and valleys
that can occur during program
changes or commercial breaks.
<'_ Press the Smart button on the
remote until the SMART SND fea-
ture is highlighted with the on-
screen arrow).
<_ ,_ With the Smart Sound control
selected, press the (+) or (-) button
to turnthe volume level control ON
or OFF
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen when completed.0
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Remember, !
the video con- il
trol settings for the II
Smart Picture cate-II
gories are memo- II
rized into the TV at II
the factory and can |1
only be reset by field |l
and service techni- II
cians_ I
Pressing the SMART II
button repeatedly tog- 1[
gles between the I
SmartPictureand I
SmartSoundcontrols. I
Remember,
Smart Sound
works only with the
programs coming
through the
Antenna/Cable input
on the rearof the TV
(RF audio). Itwill
not control the sound
levels for the
Auxiliary
(VCR/AUX IN)
audio inputs.
Pressing the SMART
button repeatedly tog-
gles between the
SmartPicture and
SmartSound controls.

our remote control is set to
ork your TV and many
infrared remote (IR) control
VCRs. However, an easy one-
time step may be necessary
before the remote will work your
VCR.
Try this initial check to see if
going on to thefollowing section
is necessary.
<_-_ Press the VCR System but-
I ton on the remote.
<_ Point remote toward VCR
and press the POWER button.
<,_ Does the remote turn the
VCR ON?
IF YES, • and try the other
VCR buttons on the remote. If
they also work the VCR, then
the remote is ready and no fur-
ther steps are needed.
If NO, continue...
VCR
<First look up aTWO-DIGIT
remote code number for your
brand VCR before going through
the simple "1,2,3" steps (on the
following page).
continue to next page
fVCR REMOTE VCR REMOTE -'_
BRAND CODE NO. _BRAND CODE NO.
Akai 24, 25, 36 Panasonic 01, 02, 52
Capehart 33 Philips 00, 05
Conoid 13 Philips Video CD 37
Curtis Mathes 42 RCA 04, 32, 42, 43, 44
Daewoo 33 Samsung 22, 30
Emerson 20, 31, 34, 40 Sansui 49
Fisher 06, 07 Sanyo 13
Goidstar 23 Sears 08
Go Video 45, 46 Sharp 11, 12
Hitachi 03, 51 Shintom 35
JVC 14, 47, 48 Sony 09, 10,41
Magnavox 00, 05 Teknika 26
Matsushita 01, 02 Toshiba 18, 19
Mitsubishi 16, 17, 38, 39, 50 Video Concepts 29
Multitech 27,28 Zenith 15
NEC 21
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ONthVthat you have looked up
e two-digit Remote Code
Number for your brand of VCR
(on previous page), you are
ready to follow the four simple
steps below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
K,I,_,_ Press and release the STATUS
Ibutton.
_,g_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the STATUS button,
press and release the VCR
System button.
_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the VCR System but-
ton, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for
the desired VCR. The remote is
now ready to send commands to
the VCR.
(-_ Point the remote at the VCR.
Press the POWER button on the
remote to turn the VCR ON.
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Try it out. The Channel
![ and VCR buttons on the
remote should mow operate the
VCR.
Remember, if this doesn't work
the first,me, repeat steps using
the same remote code number.
If after asecond try the remote
does not operate your VCR, and
there are more code numbers list-
ed for your brand VCR, use the
next listed code number.
If after repeated attempts the code
number method does not work
your VCR, try the "VCR
SEARCH" method on page 17.
VCR
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TV VCR
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our remote control is set to
ork your TV and many
infrared remote (IR) control
Cable Converters. However, an
easy one-time step may be neces-
sary before the remote will work
your Converter.
Try this initial check to see if
going on to thefollowing section
is necessary.
_1_ Press the CBL System button
Ion the remote.
Point remote toward Cable
I onverter and press the POWER
button.
(_ Does the remote turn the
Converter ON?
IF YES, • and try the CH •
• and CH number buttons on the
remote. If they also work the
Converter then the remote is
ready and no further steps are
needed.
If NO, continue...
Cable
Converter
I I
<i'_ First look up a TWO-DIGIT
remote code number for your
brand Converter before going
through the simple "1,2,3" steps
(on the following page).
continue 1o next page
TV VCR CBL
Remember, if more than
! one number is listed, you
may have to try more than the
first two-digit code given in order
to locate your Converter's remote
code.
_CONVERTER REMOTE CONVERTER REMOTE
BRAND CODE NO. BRAND CODE NO.
Archer 28 Rembrant
Diamond 23 Salora
Drake 37 Scientific Atlanta 08, 22,
Gemini 45 Sheritech
Hamlin 14, 15 Starcom
Hitachi 25 Sylvania
Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,46,55 Texscan
Macom 29, 38 Tocom 12,13,
Magnavox 17, 31 Toshiba
NSC 49 Uniden Satellite
Oak 06, 27, 39 Unika
Panasonic 18, 35 United Satellite
Philips 19, 20, 21, 24, 26 Universal
Pioneer 09, 32 Video Tech
Regency 10, 11 Video Way
Zenith 07,41,
33
52
47
34
30
16
48
53
43
44
50
54
36
40
51
42
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Othw that you have looked up
e two-digit Remote Code
Number for your brand of Cable
Converter (on previous page),
you are ready to follow the four
simple steps below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
_.[_ Press and release the STATUS
button.
_,'_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the STATUS button,
press and release the CBL
System button.
<,,5,_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the CBL System button,
ENTER THE TWO DIGIT
CODE NUMBER for the desired
Converter. The remote is now
ready to send commands to the
Converter.
_._ Point remote at
the the
Converter. Press the POWER but-
ton on the remote to turn the
Converter ON.
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Try it out. The Channel
and POWER buttons on the
remote should now operate the
Converter.
Rememlter, if this doesn't work
the first time, repeat steps using
the same remote code number.
If after a second try the remote
does not operate your Converter,
and there are more code numbers
listed for your brand Converter,
use the next listed code number.
If after repeated attempts the code
number method does not work
your Converter, try the "CON-
VERTER SEARCH" method on
page 17.
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our 73/remote can be set to
ork your VCR or Cable
Converter by what is called the
SEARCH method.
If the "REMOTE CODE" number
method shown in the previous sec-
tion did not set your remote to
work your VCR or Converter, then
follow the easy steps listed below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
(1_% Press the POWER button on
the VCR or Converter to turn the
unit ON.
Stand at least six feet away
from the front of the VCR or
Converter.
Point the remote toward the unit.
HOLD DOWN the SURF and the
desired System (VCR or CBL-
Converter) buttons at the same
time. KEEP HOLDING BUT-
TONS DOWN.
_ Watch the Channel Indicator
on the unit.
Channel Numbers will SCAN UP
when the unit has been identified.
This may take up to two minutes.
J_
_4_ Release the SURF and System
(VCR or CBL) buttons as soon
as channel numbers start to scan
up. The code has been identified
and the remote is ready to operate
with the VCR oPConverter.
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Remember, a minute or
two can seem very long, but
the code should be located within
two minutes.
Don't let the VCR scan up more
than five channels. If you do the
remote may pass up the right code
and another two minute search
cycle will have to be repeated.
If no channel change happens
within two minutes, repeat steps 1-
4. Should a channel change still
not occur, the remote will not
work with the desired unit.
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en using the TV remote
ith a VCR, first make cer-
tain it is set to control your VCR
(by the REMOTE CODE or
SEARCH method -see earlier
section).
_> Press the VCR System but-
ton on the remote.
Point the top of the remote
toward the front of the VCR
(remote sensor window) when
pressing buttons.
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Record Buttons
Hold the STATUS button down, and
then press the PLAY button to begin
a VCR recording.
Rewind Button
Press to rewind tapes. For some
VCRs you may need to press STOP
button first then REWIND. In play-
back mode hold button down to view
picture moving rapidly in reverse.
TV-VCR Button
Press to the VCR position CVCR"
indicator on the VCR will light) to
view the playback of a tape. Press
again to place in the TV position
("VCR" indicator on the VCR will go
OFF) to view one program while
recording another _rogram.
When used with the TV the TV/VCR
button works as a source button.
Each press cycles the "IV between
channels 3_and 4; or the VCR/AUX
Input mode. It is a quick one-button
way to select these channels and
modes (without directly entering the
TV's Menu system,)
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Play Button
Press to playback a tape. Hold down
after pressing the RECORD button to
start a recording.
Power Button
Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF.
Fast Forward Button
Press to rapidly advance the tape. For
some VCRs you may need to press
STOP first then FF. In Playback
mode hold button down to view the
picture moving rapidly in the forward
direction.
Pause Button
Press to temporarily stop the tape
during a playback or recording. Pre,,
again to release Pause.
Stop Button
Press to stop the tape.
Number Buttons
Press buttons for direct VCR channel
selections.
VCR System Button
Press to send remote commands to
the VCR.
Remember, the VCR but-
tons on the remote will not
operate your VCR if those fea-
tures are not already found on
your VCR remote control.
Note: All VCR functions (particu-
larly Search, Rewind, Fast
Forward, etc.) will operate the
same as with the original VCR --.
remote control provided with tt
VCR.

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lease make these simple
checks before calling for ser-
vice. These tips can save you
time and money since charges for
TV installation and adjustment of
customer controls are not cov-
ered under your warranty.
No Power
No Picture
No Sound
Remote Does Not
Work
TV Displays Wrong
Channel or No
Channels Above 13
CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or I
TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen. '
can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source
the pattern of the non-moving portion of the game (CDI, etc.) could leave an image
permanently on the picture tube. When not in use, turn the video source OFF.
Regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal TV viewing.
i heck the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into I
outlet and push POWER button again. I
Check to be sure outlet is not on a wall switch.
Check antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the TV's ANT/CABLE plug ?
Check the CABLE/YES NO control for correct position. I
Check INPUT control for correct position. The VCR-AUX position with
out a signal source will result in a blank screen.
li Check the VOLUME buttons.
Check the MUTE button on the remote control.
If attempting auxiliary equipment hook-ups, check audio jack connections. I
Check TV-VCR-CBL "System" buttons on the remote. Press the remote's TV System |
button to send commands to the TV. !
Check batteries. Replace with AAA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batterie:
if necessary.
Clean the remote and the remote sensor window on the TV.
Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into
outlet and push POWER button again.
Check to be sure TV outlet is not on a wall switch.
i Repeat channel selection.
Add desired channel numbers (CHANNEL control) into TV memory.
Check CABLE/ YES NO control for correct position.
This "IV is equipped with protective circuitry that shuts the TV off in case of moderate
power surges. Should this occur turn the TV back on by pressing the POWER button
once or twice, or unplug (wait 10 seconds) and then replug the power cord at the AC
outlet. This feature is NOT designed to prevent damage due to high power surges such
as those caused by lightning, which is not covered by your warranty.
Cleaning and Care
•To avoid possible shock hazard be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
•When cleaning the TV screen take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface (avoid wearing jewelry or using
anything abrasive). Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when
cleaning.
•Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool clear water. Use a clean
dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the cabinet back.
•Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of the cabinet finish.
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Round Cable 7512 * A single solid antenna wire normally
matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or
pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or
VCR. (Also known as Coaxial Cable.)
Closed Caption * Broadcast standard which allows you to read
the voice content of television programs on the TV screen.
Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations while the TV pro-
gram is in progress.
Direct Audio/Video Inputs *Located on the rear of the TV these
connectors (RCA phono type plug) are used for the input of audio
and_video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other acces-
sories) in order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound
connection options.
Identify* Method by which a remote control searches and finds an
operating code for another product (such as aVCR or Cable
Convener). Once the code has been "identified" then the TV
remote can operate and send commands to the other product.
On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers tothe wording or messages
generated by the television (or VCR) to help the user with specific
feature controls (color adjustment, programming, etc.).
Menu * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the
Television screen that are made available for user adjustments.
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard
that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.
Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel
numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the
Television "remembers" only the locally available or desired
channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbel
Remote Sensor Window *Awindow or opening found on the
Television control panel through which infrared remote control
command signals are received.
Setup Mode * Automatic feature control settings made by the TV.
Designed for first time set-up and use. Settings for signal connec-
tions (antenna or cable TV), plus channel program memory are
held in the TV's memory (even if the set is unplugged and moved
to a new location.)
Second Audio Program (SAP) * Another or additional audio
channel provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)
broadcast standard. The most frequently proposed use for SAP is
the simultaneous bilingual broadcast of TV program material.
Status * Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number
is currently being viewed. Status can also be used to clear the
Television of on screen displays or information (rather than wait-
ing for the displays to "time out" or automatically disappear from
the screen).
Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two
strand 300 Ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and outdoor
antenna systems. In many cases this type of antenna wire requi,'--
an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75 C
Input terminals designed into the more recent Televisions and
VCRs.
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